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- dave122, on 07/08/2008, -24/+2103"Those Who Sacrifice Liberty For Security Deserve Neither."
Ben Franklin
We can't say they didn't warn us.... But hey the constitution is just a piece of paper right? - Cadenzah, on 07/08/2008, -27/+1434If there's one thing history has shown us, it's that the governments (or rather the people in charge of the governments) strive to suppress the people as much as they can, it's in their own self-interest to do so... and if you think today is any different .. well, it's time to wake up.
stripping the government of its powers and reducing its size should be everyone's number one priority, our 'golden age' has lasted for a few centures, but may as well be over soon. - Cheezo, on 07/08/2008, -20/+804another tea party is needed
- Unicorny, on 07/08/2008, -32/+721Truly a depressing moment when both major party candidates for President are in favor of gutting the Constitution. Especially shameful that Obama lied about his position in order to win the Wisconsin primary and now plays his supporters for dupes.
- inactive, on 07/08/2008, -209/+684Ive really had a great time laughing at the O'BombAIPAC sheeple who thought that he was any different or something. Fact is, just like McWarmonger, they are both bilderberg shills, purposely contrasted to give the illusion of choice. They are both taking orders straight from their globalist masters, carefully orchestrating the moves of both to fool the masses still sucking at the teat of the MSM
There is ONE candidate left who represents the Constitution, and His name is Dr. Ronald Earnest Paul. Despite what the MSM has tried to brainwash you with, HE IS STILL IN THE RACE.
http://www.nolanchart.com/article4155.html
THEY WON'T BE ABLE TO SAY I DIDN'T DO MY PART FOR FREEDOM - antz66, on 07/08/2008, -9/+416"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."
It's in our hands. - GhostyBoy, on 07/08/2008, -17/+396What was that 2nd amendment for again?
- patriotfilms, on 07/09/2008, -4/+342"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government."- Thomas Jefferson
- inactive, on 07/08/2008, -32/+347 RIP America, the failed experiment only took 200 years, to fold into Fascism. To bad you were only fearful of Communism, and did not keep an eye out for Fascism.
- luke374, on 07/09/2008, -6/+278"That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government"
-U.S. Constitution - displacednomad, on 07/08/2008, -5/+240Here's what's going on:
Go here http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:H.R.630 ... and click on the HR6304EH version of the bill.
Click on Title VII sections 106 and 107. Review the requested changes to the 1978 FISA bill.
Now open a new tab and go here http://uscode.house.gov/download/pls/50C36.txt
Use your ctrl+F and search for 1823 and 1824 sections (the parts being amended).
Review the requested changes.
For example:
(e)(1)(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, whenever the Attorney General reasonably makes the determination specified in subparagraph (B), the Attorney General may authorize the execution of an emergency physical search if -
(i) a judge having jurisdiction under section 1803 of this
title is informed by the Attorney General or the Attorney
General's designee at the time of such authorization that the
decision has been made to execute an emergency search, and
(ii) an application in accordance with this subchapter is made
to that judge as soon as practicable but not more than 72 hours
after the Attorney General authorizes such search.
becomes:
(e)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Attorney General may authorize the emergency employment of a physical search if the Attorney General--
(A) reasonably determines that an emergency situation exists with respect to the employment of a physical search to obtain foreign intelligence information before an order authorizing such physical search can with due diligence be obtained;
(B) reasonably determines that the factual basis for issuance of an order under this title to approve such physical search exists;
(C) informs, either personally or through a designee, a judge of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court at the time of such authorization that the decision has been made to employ an emergency physical search; and
(D) makes an application in accordance with this title to a judge of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court as soon as practicable, but not more than 7 days after the Attorney General authorizes such physical search.
So do you see what I see? Yes, the part about judges being involved has moved down from I and II to parts C and D. Should this bill pass, the AG will not have to notify a judge right away about the employment of physical searches; in fact, the AG can take up to seven days to do so, after the fact.
Bit by bit, there it all goes, down the toilet hole. America, f*ck yeah! - oldhick, on 07/08/2008, -16/+244The constitution died long ago and as people continue to vote Dem or Republican more nails get driven into its coffin.
- SteveCUBE, on 07/09/2008, -2/+197Declaration of Independence*
- inactive, on 07/08/2008, -26/+219How the ***** did any of you read this?
Do you all have 50'' monitors? - borez, on 07/08/2008, -67/+251
"I don't give a goddamn," Bush retorted. "I'm the President and the Commander-in-Chief. Do it my way."
"Mr. President," one aide in the meeting said. "There is a valid case that the provisions in this law undermine the Constitution."
"Stop throwing the Constitution in my face," Bush screamed back. "It's just a goddamned piece of paper!" - fatbyjhnsn, on 07/08/2008, -11/+195Both Democrats and Republicans, too. Shameful.
- inactive, on 07/08/2008, -10/+188I'd say a tea party is needed but what is really need is a size 28 boot kicking everyone in congress out on the street where they belong. I can't wait for those who went along with this to face the wrath of angry Americans.
- shadoweva09, on 07/09/2008, -20/+195How does something have over 300 diggs in 9 and half hours and not make it to the front page?
- inactive, on 07/08/2008, -21/+196it is not easy when the majority of the people have been misguided for so long, look at what the past 8 years have done to our country, who would've thought that the U.S. would be in this ***** so soon?
Our foods = FAIL
Our cars = FAIL
Foreign Policy = FAIL
Healthcare = FAIL
Religious view = FAIL
Average person's knowledge = FAIL
We debate over evolution (EPIC FAIL), abortion, gay marriage. Our country's vision is headed in a scary direction because Stupidity, pride and greed have overpowered honesty and rationality. - btschul, on 07/09/2008, -12/+175***** you, Democrats. ***** you, Republicans. Screw you guys, I'm going home.
- fraglessone, on 07/09/2008, -12/+144If this does not hit the front page, I will delete my Digg account in disgust.
- MorganMghee, on 07/08/2008, -39/+158I'm sorry, I can't agree. Those aren't aliens from another planet sitting in our congress, they are people we lazily voted into office without knowing anything else about them except what the media showed us. We have a near perfect set of rules, and all it takes to make it work is a little attention. Several hours a week to learn about the issues, learn about the people and choose the right lot to get things done, by majority vote. Attend your city council meetings, vote on your local issues. If half the people don't vote, 1/4 votes but doesn't know what or who the hell they are voting for, another 1/8 thinks they know because they trust the media, well that doesn't leave very many informed voters. People in our government should be the people from our cities and towns, people we have found honest, hard working and loyal but also smart people, informed people. We all know who they are, consider the people you work with. Some don't do their work at all, phoning it in. Some have great work ethic and try very hard and accomplish a lot. But then there are those few, those ones that stand out. They are hard to find, harder to convince especially considering the atmosphere in government today. No, there is simply no one else to blame here but ourselves. Fortunately, we drew up that fabulous document, that says even though we seat a government, we are still in charge. There are methods built into our laws that allow us to correct our errors. We simply need to take the time, set everything else aside, everything else is off the table!
- inactive, on 07/09/2008, -12/+126Sounds like a great time for a certain "crack-pot" Ron Paul to step in and have people actually listen to what he has been saying.
- displacednomad, on 07/08/2008, -5/+109Someone's just asking for a revolution. I wonder who...
- tehpwnerofn00bs, on 07/09/2008, -1/+101"If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen.” - Samuel Adams
- TGMD, on 07/09/2008, -27/+126Oh and I thought Obama is the candidate for change?
Just Bush Jr without the speech impediment. - specialK16, on 07/09/2008, -5/+103The people should not be afraid of their government, the government should be afraid of its people.
(ignore the anon V for Vendetta ***** please).
I am sorry, but this will soon get out of hand, and not only in the US. You will come to realize that peaceful methods of protest won't work anymore since they will be considered hostile and unpatriotic. Even as Gandhi, you will be considered a threat, and be sent to jail and tortured/raped/killed. You will have to comply with everything they say, you will have to play by their rules if you want to live happy. They will succeed in taking any motivation to protest, and you will resign yourself to live the way they want you to. You will live like a robot and you will get comfortable, you will set yourself to ignore every sign abuse. You will be afraid, but in denial, and you will finally say, even if you don't mean, you will say: "They protect me".
You can ask everyone to do something, you can tell everyone to call their respective congressman, to send letters. Go ahead and print this and post it everywhere you can, show it to your friends, coworkers, etc. But in the end you have to realize that this method of fighting is obsolete. They are too powerful. They made us afraid of terrorism, they will only understand by terrorism from us.
Go ahead, arrest me now. - wynja, on 07/08/2008, -13/+111It's been over for decades you didn't know it. Remember what Mayer Rothschild said?
"Give me control of a nation's money and I care not who makes it's laws." -- Mayer Amschel Bauer Rothschild
It matters not who is in office as long as we allow a private corporation that was founded by the Rothschilds, that would be the Federal Reserve Bank, to issue this nation's money. It's that simple. He who controls the money supply controls the world. - joe39275, on 07/09/2008, -29/+118There is no conspiracy, many politicians legitimately think they are doing the right thing. I'm one of the biggest RP supporters out there, but conspiracy theorists like you ruin his image. You guilty of as much fearmongering as the politicians. I wish all people would start being realistic instead of always going to extremes and scare people into doing or believing what they say.
- Hetman, on 07/08/2008, -11/+98I thought it died the day the patriot act was passed. But the FISA bill will defiantly be the true end of our constitution. I would not mind if they did it legally by Amending the Constitution. However if they did it publicly like that it would be much harder to do. And I would hope the American people would not allow it to happen.
- tehhowch, on 07/08/2008, -6/+93If you haven't bookmarked it already, here is the link to contact your Senators:
http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/ ...
https://secure.eff.org/site/Advocacy?alertId=316&p ...
If you need to know more:
http://w2.eff.org/Censorship/Terrorism_militias/fi ...
and
http://www.eff.org/nsa - baldboy7, on 07/08/2008, -47/+131its as if bush didn't kill it a while ago.
- TheOther1, on 07/08/2008, -3/+83You don't?!
- luke374, on 07/09/2008, -2/+80Oh duh, thanks.
- MavRevMatt, on 07/09/2008, -12/+88How the ***** is this not frontpage yet?
- lineweight, on 07/09/2008, -3/+79I think there is a "party van" outside your house now.
....and by "party van" i mean "FBI." - badwithcomputer, on 07/08/2008, -23/+97rip
- inactive, on 07/09/2008, -1/+73In Orwellian America, party finds YOU!
- etherreal, on 07/09/2008, -2/+73Does not make the words less true.
- jjohnstn, on 07/09/2008, -11/+81Someone needs to tell Ron Paul he's still in the race:
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/ - inactive, on 07/09/2008, -13/+81Exaggeration? I'm not so certain. You tell me why they need 750 concentration camps in southern california alone. I'm all ears. For an epidemic? Perhaps. Then you can tell me why there are presidential directives that give him the power of a dictator - able to declare anyone a terrorist whereby he is denied of the rights guaranteed him by the constitution. This is not a conspiracy theory. It is the repeatable pattern of corrupt men who achieve power through deception, then consolidate it through force. This is the way of man. It's happened before. It very well may happen again. Like Germany and Rome before us, we are at a nexus, and sadly humans - especially fat, lazy ones such as ourselves, will almost inevitably choose the wrong road. It may be time to leave...
- Gargamike, on 07/08/2008, -10/+77Everyone allowed their rights to be taken away due to being afraid years ago, this is no surprise and there is no turning back.
- inactive, on 07/09/2008, -0/+64Can we dump congress into the water this time?
- NavS, on 07/09/2008, -13/+77Why isn't this hitting the front page........
- inactive, on 07/09/2008, -5/+68Dugg, just because it's nice that some people are starting to notice that we have a Constitution. Wish it would have happened sooner.
- apextek, on 07/09/2008, -3/+65clinton was bringing us in that direction, as did G. H. W. Bush and Reagan.
Left or Right we keep getting *****, people are to happy to sit at home, watch reruns and do nothing.
How do we change the course? - inactive, on 07/09/2008, -1/+62This is a five star comment. It is high time that people get past the gun phobia that politically correct Hollywood and the media have created. An armed citizenry is crucial to prevent and/or rid a nation of tyranny.
- 5xSTUN, on 07/09/2008, -3/+64And, according to Alberto Gonzalez, a rather "quaint" one at that.
- Chebsi, on 07/09/2008, -1/+581656 diggs and finally on the front page!
- cheezintern, on 07/09/2008, -6/+61Look up what fascism really is, we aren't dealing with fascism. We're slowly descending into whatever Russia is...power in the hands of a few and civil rights are granted by the government, not guaranteed. Our government will become fascist when it doesn't cost a lot of money to purchase a congressman because they'll already be owned by a large corporation.
But I'm just knit-picking, it doesn't really matter what you call it, it still sucks. -
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